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Singapore Election Campaign Ends with Calls for Stability and Diverse Representation

PAP emphasizes strong leadership and stability, while opposition parties advocate for a more balanced Parliament ahead of May 3 polls.

FILE - People are dwarfed against the financial skyline as they take photos of the Merlion statue along the Marina Bay area in Singapore, on June 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim, File)
FILE - Tourists take pictures in front of two majestic life-size statues of Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal at Gardens By The Bay in Singapore, on March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Yeen Ling Chong, File)
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FILE - Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives to participate in ASEAN-China summit in Vientiane, Laos, on Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged voters to back the PAP for experienced leadership to navigate global challenges, emphasizing the importance of a clear mandate.
  • Opposition parties, including the Workers’ Party and Progress Singapore Party, pushed for greater parliamentary diversity, arguing it would lead to stronger governance and accountability.
  • Key campaign flashpoints included debates over DPM Gan Kim Yong’s redeployment to Punggol GRC and the aborted NTUC Income–Allianz deal, both highlighting governance and scrutiny issues.
  • Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that losing experienced ministers could weaken Singapore’s international standing and ability to address future challenges.
  • Cooling-off Day begins May 2, giving voters time to reflect before heading to the polls on May 3 to decide between continuity under PAP or increased opposition representation.